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Patent GB-2520208-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for intensity monitoring
Inventor: DYNES JAMES
IPC: H04B10/70
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: This invention addresses the problem of measuring a stream of modulated optical pulses. The invention finds particular application in quantum communication systems. A signal with J different modulation levels is divided into J different frames. In this quantum system, it is not possible to know a priori which modulation level will be detected at any instant in time. However for each frame, a respective probability of detection is assigned to each of the J different modulation levels. Each of the frames has a different class probability distribution (see equations 12-14). The average intensity is monitored in each of the J frames, and J simultaneous equations are solved to determine the intensity of each of the J modulation levels. Figure 5 relates to the invention claimed.
Patent GB-2537109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in phone and tablet to third party screen sharing
Inventor: SINGH BAL KANWARPREET
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A phone to phone, phone to tablet and tablet to tablet sharing application enables users to share phone or tablet screen information with other phones or tablets. They may share their screen remotely across a network. Whilst maintaining control of their screen, others can be invited to connect via the application, with invitees able to see the instigating screen and view what is happening. Users can transfer control of their screen to a particular person they have invited via the application, who can then navigate this screen from their phone or tablet, and all other invitees can see what is happening. When screen sharing, all participants can see what is happening on their individual phone or tablet. Chat is allowed via the application, including instant sharing of messages or file transfer with participants. Sharing can be paused, or the connection temporarily postponed for privacy, and then re-established.
Patent GB-2528762-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup device and image pickup system
Inventor: KATO TARO
IPC: H04N5/369
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: An image pickup device includes a pixel region having a plurality of pixels 301 that are two-dimensionally arranged, the plurality of pixels 301 including a plurality of image pickup pixels and a plurality of focus detection pixels 301A,301B, the focus detection pixels capable of phase difference detection; a plurality of microlenses 309 arranged to correspond to respective photoelectric conversion units 303 of respective image pickup pixels; and a plurality of microlenses 309 arranged to correspond to respective photoelectric conversion units 303 of the respective focus detection pixels, where at least one of the plurality of microlenses 309 is orthogonally projected onto the corresponding photoelectric conversion unit 303, a vertex position of the at least one microlens 309 is off a center position of the at least one microlens 309. The plurality of focuc detection pixels may include pairs of pupil-divided focus detection pixels, where each pixel in the pair may receive light that passes through part of an exit pupil of an imagining optical system and may also include a light shielding member that shields part of the corresponding photoelectric conversion unit from light.
Patent GB-2539403-A (GB)
Title: Retractable animal leash
Inventor: LES BROWN
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: The retractable leash, particularly for use with dogs, comprises a first handle 12, a leash 14 wound upon a spool, a rewind mechanism, a second, retractable pull handle 18 for manually retracting the leash and a mechanical coupling between the second handle and the spool for providing a second rewind mechanism for the leash. The rewind mechanism preferably comprises a spring which rewinds the spool. A control mechanism comprising a ratchet pawl which engages teeth on the spool may act in three modes, in which the spool may rotate in either direction, one direction or be locked. The second handle preferably acts on a second spool which is spring biased towards the first spool and a rotation lock which only allows relative rotation in one direction, the two spools being separated by a retaining mechanism in normal use. Also claimed is a method of operating a retractable leash.
Patent GB-2542847-A (GB)
Title: Methods of manufacturing a die form and applying a pattern to a support layer
Inventor: BRIAN WILLIAM HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/405
Filed: 2015-10-02
Abstract: A method of preparing a die form comprises the steps of: (i) providing a die form body 1, having an upper surface comprising an arrangement of elevations 2 and depressions 3 defining a pattern; (ii) applying a soluble material 5 to the upper surface such that said soluble material 5 is received in the depressions 3; (iii) applying a film material 7 to the upper surface of the die form body to cover the upper surface of the die form body 1, coating the elevations 2 and the soluble material 5 in the depressions 3; and (iv) removing the soluble material 5 by exposure to a solvent; wherein removal of the soluble material 5 using the solvent causes the removal of the film material 7 from the die form body 1 in regions corresponding to the depressions 3, and not in regions corresponding to the elevations 2, the film material 7 thereby forming a mask in accordance with the pattern. A method of applying a pattern using a die form including a mask and curable materials is also disclosed
Patent GB-2527250-A (GB)
Title: Face mask structure having barrier component
Inventor: ZHENG YONGZHU
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A face mask structure having a barrier component (2), the face mask structure comprising a face mask body (1), at least one barrier component (2) and a pair of straps (3); the face mask body (1) has at least one side edge (11); the barrier component (2) is correspondingly connected to the side edge (11) and forms an angle Î with the face mask body (1); and the pair of straps (3) are fixed at two sides of the face mask body (1). A barrier component (2) is provided at the side edge of the face mask to prevent the inhaled or exhaled air from seeping into or leaking out from the side edge of the face mask when in use, thus allowing air to be completely filtered through the face mask, and improving air tightness and filtration efficiency of the face mask.
Patent GB-2528416-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing spinal surgery
Inventor: WOOLLEY TROY
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2010-11-10
Abstract: An inserter 400 for anchoring a bone anchor comprises a driver assembly 404 and a blade engagement member 420. The driver assembly 404 has a driver shaft 414 and a distal engagement feature (486, see figure 76) that engages a drive feature of the bone anchor 7. The blade engagement member 420 is configured to releasably engage a retractor blade 14 of a retractor assembly and is rotationally independent from the driver assembly 404 such that when a retractor blade 14 is engaged to the blade engagement member 420, the retractor blade 14 does not rotate with the driver assembly 404. In use, the retractor blade engages a groove on the blade engagement member 406, whilst the head of the screw is inserted into receiver 408 (see figure 77). Rotation of the thumbwheel 412 turns shaft 410 and pulls the receiver 408 into the blade engagement member 406 via connectors 452 in apertures 442 to firmly grip the screw head via deflectable flanges 434. The connectors move within slots 488 so that driver engagement means 486 engages the screw head. Rotation of driver 414 via end 418 then turns the screw.
Patent GB-2549244-A (GB)
Title: Computer system and method for controlling hierachical storage therefor
Inventor: KATSUNORI SUZUKI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A method for controlling hierarchical storage, performed by a control unit of a computer system having a plurality of storage tiers that differ in access performance, wherein an application program executed by a processing unit of the computer system implements specific processes that access storage regions of the storage tiers, said method comprising: a first step for storing first information relating to the association between the specific processes and the storage regions of the storage tiers; a second step for obtaining second information relating to the access operations of the specific processes as a function of time; a third step for obtaining third information relating to the amount of access to the storage regions as a function of time; and a fourth step for identifying the time of occurrence of a change in the amount of access, from the second information and the third information on the basis of the first information, and determining, according to the identified time of occurrence of the change in the amount of access, a transfer initiation time at which data in the storage regions is to be transferred between storage tiers.
Patent GB-2549082-A (GB)
Title: A loop hanger
Inventor: JOSH MACKIE
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: A method of bracing a cable against a support comprises fastening a first end 1A of a strap 1 with a nail, screw or like fastener 5 having a shaft and an enlarged head, to the support to leave an end of the fastener proud of the strap. A second end 1B of the strap is passed over the proud end of the fastener to form a loop, and the cables are then passed through the loop. The strap has a sheet like portion that defines a first aperture at the first end, with a spacer 10 that projects from the sheet adjacent the aperture to inhibit the head of the fastener from lying against the sheet like portion. At the second end the strap has a wider portion with an aperture 4. A kit of parts features the fastener retained in the first aperture. The spacer can comprise a collar that projects from the sheet like portion, the collar having a central opening that communicates with the first aperture for receiving the fastener. The wider end portion can have a tab 3A extending from it to facilitate removal of the second end from the fastener.
Patent GB-2534525-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for less forceful tissue puncture
Inventor: ROGER B BAGWELL
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A device for penetrating tissue is provided that has a driving actuator with a body and motor shaft that is reciprocated. A coupler is attached to the motor shaft, and a key engages the driving actuator and coupler and limits rotational motion of the motor shaft and permits linear motion of the motor shaft, A penetrating member is carried by the coupler, and linear motion of the motor shaft is translated to the penetrating member to linearly reciprocate the penetrating member.
Patent GB-2553529-A (GB)
Title: Solar lawn lamp with rotatable light
Inventor: Xueren Zeng
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A solar lawn lamp comprises a solar photovoltaic element 1, a lamp cover 2, an electronic circuit control board 4, a lampshade 7, a rechargeable storage battery 13 and a reflecting film 8. A plurality of circular LEDs (61, Fig. 4) provided on a circuit board 6 are controlled to rotate in a scrolling manner, and light emitted from the LEDs is refracted through the lampshade 7 to project various dynamic patterns. The LEDs may also be controlled to remain on without a scrolling function.
Patent GB-2554074-A (GB)
Title: Comparator and memory region detection circuitry and methods
Inventor: SIMON JOHN CRASKE
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: Comparator circuitry comprises carry-save-addition (CSA) circuitry to generate sets of partial sum and carry bits according to a first input value, a second input value, a carry-in value associated with the first and second input values, and a third input value. The CSA circuitry comprises inverter circuitry to provide a relative inversion between the third input value and the group consisting of the first and second input values. The comparator further comprises combiner circuitry to combine the sets of partial sum and carry bits (the latter offset by a predetermined number, e.g one, in a more significant bit direction, the carry-in value and 1, and generate at least a carry output bit. The carry output bit is indicative of whether the third input value is greater than the sum of the first and second input values. The comparator circuitry can be part of a memory region detection circuitry, where a memory address under test is formed by adding the first and second input values and the carry-in value. The memory region detection circuitry checks whether the address is within a region defined by an upper and a lower limit.
Patent GB-2545323-A (GB)
Title: Cooking hob gas burner
Inventor: PETER GILMOUR
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 2016-11-03
Abstract: A cooking hob gas burner 10 comprises a burner head 12 which has a sidewall 18 surrounding a cavity (20, Fig. 2) suitable for receiving combustible gas. An upstanding sidewall 18 has at least one angled burner port 26 extending from the cavity (20, Fig. 2) through the sidewall 18 so that gas exiting the burner port 26 has a vertical velocity component. A burner cap or cover 14 above the sidewall 18 is suitable for protecting the burner head 12. Sidewall 18 may be annular and have a cutaway forming a frusto-conical surface 22 tapering towards cap 14. Ports 26 may follow a linear or curved path through sidewall 18. The cap 14 may partially or completely overhang the sidewall 18.The burner head 12 may comprise an annular flange (32, Fig. 2) on a lower surface of the sidewall 18 with gas inlets or outlets (34, Fig. 2). A cooker comprising at least one gas burner 10 is also claimed.
Patent GB-2549354-A (GB)
Title: Chromatograph mass spectrometer and control method therefor
Inventor: SHINJI YOSHIOKA
IPC: G01N30/86
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A technician is forced to determine the measurement time to be used in a selected ion monitoring (SIM) measurement while observing mass spectral data. Thus, mass spectral data and one or a plurality of mass chromatogram data items is generated on the basis of the detection results of an ion detection unit, and, for each corresponding ion component, the measurement time to be used in SIM is determined on the basis of the elution time range represented by each peak waveform of the one or plurality of mass chromatogram data items that have been generated.
Patent GB-2558564-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices for downlink resource sharing between URLLC and eMBB transmissions in wireless communication systems
Inventor: EFSTATHIOS KATRANARAS
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2017-01-05
Abstract: A wireless communication device which can receive Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) data using a resource receives, from a base station, puncturing information relating to puncturing of the resource (P1 P4 of fig. 2 being pre-emption regions which may be punctured by URLLC traffic) by a Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communication (URLLC) transmission, and receives an identification of an allocated region in said resource which is reserved for retransmission of eMBB data affected by the URLLC transmission. Further aspects of the invention provide for transmission of the URLLC data in a pre-emption region of the resource. Puncturing information may include one of the following: puncturing indicator message indicating whether or not puncturing has occurred; indication to notify the wireless communication device of resources in a subframe (or timeslot) which are to be used by the base station for retransmitting affected eMBB data. Puncturing information may be included in the eMBB Downlink Control Information (DCI) transmitted from the base station. The affected eMBB data may be retransmitted based on feedback received from the wireless communication device, the feedback may be a HARQ process. The invention has particular application to New Radio (5G) mobile communication systems.
Patent GB-2558656-A (GB)
Title: Popper and methods for expanding expandable foods
Inventor: PETER JOHN GAMBLE
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2017-01-16
Abstract: A popper 10 comprises a kettle 11 which includes a popping chamber 12, a burner 15 and a heat exchanger 16 to transfer the heat from the burner 15 to the popping chamber 12. There is a separation between the burner 15 and the popping chamber 12. The burner 15 may be a gas burner which produces exhaust gas which enters the hot gas chamber of the heat exchanger to heat the popping chamber 12. There may be stirrer 20 and a motor 19, or other type of agitator, to agitate the expandable food. A method of popping an expandable food is disclosed comprising the steps of firing the burner of the popper, allowing the popping chamber to get hot, introducing the expandable food to the popping chamber, heating until the food has popped, then removing the expanded food from the chamber and refilling with unexpanded food. Also disclosed is the apparatus not necessarily for expandable food, but instead with a heating chamber for heating a foodstuff.
Patent GB-2550493-A (GB)
Title: Safety enclosure for trampoline users
Inventor: DAVID WOODMAN
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: A trampoline 2 comprises a mat 10 defining a jumping area, supported via springs 11 from a circumextending support structure 3, which includes legs 4. The trampoline 2 is provided with a safety enclosure 1 surrounding the bouncing zone. The safety area 1 comprises a net 5 supported by telescopically extendable poles 6 with a plurality of sections 13, 15, 14, each narrower than the next lowest, less extended section 13, 15, 14. The sections 13, 15, 14 nest when collapsed. The lowermost section 13 is supported by the support structure 3. The legs 4 may be hollow tubes into which the lowest section 13 of the corresponding pole 6 is retractable. The support 3 may comprise several sections attached to each other and to the feet 4 by T-shaped couplers. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a safety enclosure 1 with a trampoline 2.
Patent GB-2548523-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: MARK COLLINS
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus comprising an elongate light transmitting element 15, which is an optical waveguide for transmitting light from a plurality of point light sources (19, figure 2). The light transmitting element 15 comprises an inner surface 21 located on its underside. The plurality of point light sources (19) are located in a channel 20, which is formed in the inner surface 21. A cladding having a lower refractive index than the light transmitting element or a reflective layer 31 is disposed on first 25 and second 27 lateral surfaces of the light transmitting element. A light transmitting layer 29 is disposed on an outer surface 23 of the light transmitting element. The light transmitting element 15 may surround a vehicle daylight opening (windscreen, rear 7 or side windows 11, 13, figure 1), grille or headlight. The light sources may be energised in dependence on locking or unlocking motor vehicle doors or tailgate, provide an indication of the state of an energy store, e.g. traction battery of an electric vehicle, or an indication of autonomous operation for other road users (notifying if driver controlled or operating autonomously), or proximity warning if pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles are too near to the vehicle.
Patent GB-2564449-A (GB)
Title: Injectable fluid control valve
Inventor: YI CAO
IPC: G05D7/00
Filed: 2017-07-11
Abstract: A flow control valve 10 featuring a through bore 12, and an injector port 18 in fluid communication with the bore. The injector port is angled with respect to the bore so that fluid delivered from the port flows counter to flow through the bore. Flow to the injector port may be provided from a fluid storage tank 19 and controlled by a flow regulator valve 40 and control system 20. A second valve is disclosed whereby the injector port is arranged tangentially to the bore in order to generate a rotational flow. Optionally, a plurality of injector valves may be used and the bore may be arranged as a venturi. The valves function by disturbing the flow through the bore to thereby control the flow rate. The valves may reduce or eliminate slugging in risers used in the oil and gas industry.
Patent GB-2564704-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: DAVID JOHN TODD
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2017-07-21
Abstract: The vehicle barrier comprises one or more pre-fabricated vehicle barrier blocks 1A,1B comprising at least one hole, and a shield plate 20,30 mounted to one or more barrier blocks via the hole. The barrier preferably comprises a plurality of blocks and a shield plate mounted to the plurality of blocks. The shield plate may be mounted to a joining end of the one or more blocks. Each block preferably has first and second joining ends, each with a shield plate mounted to it. The shield plate preferably comprises a hollow section which may comprise a portion of a tube. One or more connecting bands preferably interconnect the plurality of blocks. A locking lug comprising a tapered end face with a groove in it is preferably at least partially insertable into the hole to engage with a fixing element of the shield plate. Also claimed is a shield plate for a vehicle barrier.
Patent GB-2558026-A (GB)
Title: Musical greeting card
Inventor: ERIN DENNIS
IPC: G09F1/04
Filed: 2017-08-18
Abstract: A greeting card 100 comprises a body which contains a sound and motor modules. A switch controls activation of the sound module and motor, which causes the sound module to replay at least one audio file and the motor to effect movement of at least one mobile object 16. A faux musical instrument 18 is attached to the body. Also disclosed are embodiments in which the body of the card 100 may have multiple panels 10A-10D, the mobile object 16 may be a die-cut character with a front side A1, B1, a rear side, a head and two arms, the instrument 18 is located proximate to the moving item 16, the electronic modules may be contained within a cavity C defined in the card body and the card body has a sentiment panel 10C, 10D.
Patent GB-2568524-A (GB)
Title: A method for forming a pressure sensor
Inventor: CRISPIN DOYLE
IPC: G01L7/08
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: Pressure sensor and method of forming such. The sensor comprising a housing (11, Fig. 2), with a chamber and a pressure transfer element (12, Fig. 2), such as a flexible diaphragm or orifice, for equalising pressure between inside and outside of the chamber, the chamber containing a non-compressible fluid (14, Fig. 2); an optical fibre 31, a portion of which is encased in the chamber, comprising a core (7, Fig. 1), an optical sensor 35, such as a Fibre Bragg Grating, along the core, a cladding 33 around the core, and a birefringence structure comprising first 32 and second 34 holes enclosed in the cladding and parallel to the core. The method comprising internally etching the cladding by flowing an etchant through the first and second holes along a length of the portion of optical fibre which comprises the optical sensor so as to increase the width of the first 36 and second 38 holes. Consequently, the etched cladding is shaped so as to convert an external pressure provided by the non-compressible fluid within the chamber to an anisotropic stress in the optical sensor.
Patent GB-2555291-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency identification tag delivery system
Inventor: John Fielding Ownby
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: A system for operating a downhole tool includes a tag carrier; a RFID tag coupled with the tag carrier; and a control sub having a bore extending therethrough, the control sub comprising: an antenna located adjacent to the bore; and a stop for catching the tag carrier, wherein: the radio frequency identification tag is coupled with the tag carrier in relation to the stop and the antenna such that the radio frequency identification tag is aligned with the antenna when the tag carrier is caught in the stop, and the stop is operable to allow passage of the tag carrier through the stop after the tag carrier is caught by the stop.